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David Bowie - Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps)

Buy David Bowie — Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps) on LP vinyl from Kilmorna in Listowel, Ireland. Rock record with verified album details.

LP · Rock · 1980 · Parlophone

Available from Kilmorna Collection in Listowel.

Buyer notes: 1980 LP on Parlophone, currently available from the Kilmorna Collection Rock shelf. Pay for pickup in Listowel, ship within Ireland from EUR 5.95 per record or outside Ireland from EUR 12.00 per record.

David Bowie’s Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps) marks a decisive turning point at the dawn of the 1980s, sharpening the experimental edges of his late‑’70s work into something more direct and biting. The album brings together angular art‑rock, new wave tension, and Bowie's unmistakable melodic sense, creating a record that feels both inventive and accessible. Across ten tracks, Bowie threads together nervy rhythms and vivid character studies. "It’s No Game (Part 1)" and "Part 2" frame the album with fractured intensity, while "Up The Hill Backwards" and the title track push guitar‑driven art‑pop into a more aggressive, modern landscape. Elsewhere, the record balances hooks and atmosphere, letting Bowie’s voice move from icy detachment to emotional vulnerability. Several songs here have become touchstones in his catalogue. "Ashes To Ashes" revisits earlier themes with striking honesty, and "Fashion" turns a jagged groove into one of his most instantly recognizable singles. Deeper cuts like "Teenage Wildlife" and "Because You’re Young" reward close listening, revealing the album’s emotional core beneath its bold, restless surface.

Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps) is widely regarded as the closing chapter to Bowie’s groundbreaking late‑’70s period and the launch pad for his 1980s reinvention. It distills the adventurous spirit of his previous albums into a more focused, guitar‑driven form, showing how he could merge avant‑garde ideas with sharp songwriting. For listeners and collectors, the album captures Bowie at a moment of transition: looking back on earlier characters and sounds while pushing forward into a new era. Its blend of iconic singles and substantial deep cuts makes it a key record for understanding how he bridged underground experimentation and mainstream impact.

This LP is a core Bowie title, and a natural anchor for any collection that traces rock and pop’s evolution around 1980. The verified tracklist includes "It’s No Game (Part 1)", "Up The Hill Backwards", "Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps)", "Ashes To Ashes", "Fashion", "Teenage Wildlife", "Scream Like A Baby", "Kingdom Come", "Because You’re Young", and "It’s No Game (Part 2)". Because the album stands at a stylistic crossroads, it tends to sit comfortably alongside both his 1970s work and the more polished releases that followed. Collectors interested in Bowie’s narrative arcs, recurring characters, and changing sound will find this record particularly rewarding to revisit on vinyl, where its dynamics and textures feel especially vivid.

A tense, guitar‑forward art‑rock and new wave blend, pairing sharp rhythms and atmospheric synth touches with Bowie’s shifting, theatrical vocals.

Recommended for: Listeners exploring David Bowie beyond his most famous singles; Fans of late‑1970s and early‑1980s art‑rock and new wave; Collectors building a core Bowie LP run from the 1970s into the 1980s; Music lovers interested in lyrically rich, character‑driven songwriting; Vinyl enthusiasts who appreciate detailed, dynamic rock productions.

What kind of music style defines Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps)? The album blends art‑rock and early new wave, with angular guitars, tight rhythms, and atmospheric touches that carry forward the experimental spirit of Bowie’s late‑1970s work while feeling more direct and punchy. Which tracks are included on this album? The album features ten tracks: "It’s No Game (Part 1)", "Up The Hill Backwards", "Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps)", "Ashes To Ashes", "Fashion", "Teenage Wildlife", "Scream Like A Baby", "Kingdom Come", "Because You’re Young", and "It’s No Game (Part 2)". Is Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps) suitable for someone new to David Bowie? Yes. It offers a strong entry point, combining memorable songs like "Ashes To Ashes" and "Fashion" with deeper cuts that showcase his more adventurous side, making it ideal for newcomers who want both accessibility and depth.